Diethyl Ether (Noun)

Meaning

A colorless volatile highly flammable liquid formerly used as an inhalation anesthetic.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

• Diethyl ether was commonly used in the past as a general anesthetic for medical procedures due to its rapid onset of action.
• The smell of diethyl ether was often associated with old-fashioned hospitals and operating rooms.
• The discovery of safer anesthetics led to a decline in the use of diethyl ether for medical purposes.
• The production of diethyl ether is highly regulated due to its potential for misuse as a solvent or precursor to illicit substances.
• Laboratories that use diethyl ether typically store it in a cool, dry place to minimize the risk of accidental ignition.

Synonyms

• Divinyl Ether
• Ethoxyethane
• Ether
• Ethyl Ether
• Vinyl Ether

Hypernyms

• Inhalation General Anaesthetic
• Inhalation Anaesthetic
• Inhalation General Anesthetic
• Inhalation Anesthetic

Hyponyms

• Enflurane
• Ethrane